Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5)
The Center for Puppetry Arts offers day camps for grades K-12 in Atlanta, focusing on puppet creation and performance, culminating in a showcase for families.
▌ Editor's read The Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp is a day camp program for grades K-12, held at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. The Center for Puppetry Arts, founded in 1978 by Vincent Anthony, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the art of puppetry, indicating a strong foundation and expertise for the camp. While the specific camp program is not accredited by the ACA, the Center itself is a well-established cultural institution. Google reviews for the Center for Puppetry Arts generally show a high rating, averaging 4.7 stars from over 4,000 reviews, with many praising the unique exhibits and engaging performances. The camp website details a curriculum focused on puppet creation, manipulation, and performance, culminating in a showcase for families. The site does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 9–10
Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- FSA eligible
- Not FSA eligible
- Session lengths
- 4-day · 5-day (full week) · 9-day
- What campers take home
- Campers take home a new puppet every day.
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 9–10
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $380 for members.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5)
- What ages does Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) accept?
- Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) is open to children ages 9–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) cost?
- Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) publishes $400/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $400 median for arts camps in Atlanta. USD. $380 for members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5)'s hours?
- Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5)?
- Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) provide lunch?
- Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) compare to other arts camps in Atlanta?
- Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp (Grades 4-5) is one of 12 arts camps in Atlanta that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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